The Mixtape Podcast & Radio Show

21/06/2026

Here's a sneaky first look at the sensation acoustic session recorded especially for The Mixtape by The Forever Party

Hear it Monday at 10am on 107.9fm

Perth indie-rock favourites The Forever Party join me for a special live acoustic session and take on the challenge of choosing the tracks for their Mixtape!

We'll hear stripped-back performances, discover the songs that shaped the band, and dive into the stories behind their musical influences.

📻 The Mixtape
🗓 Monday 22 June
⏰ 10:00am AWST
📍 Radio Fremantle 107.9FM

If you're a fan of great local music, original songwriting and acoustic performances, this is one you won't want to miss.

Listen live via Radio Fremantle or Listen on demand LINK IN BIO!

18/06/2026

New Episode! "The Mixtape Live: Littlefair – Intimate Acoustic Performances & Mixtape Cover Versions"

Welcome to The Mixtape Live, a special collaboration between The Mixtape and Sofar Sounds, recorded in front of a live audience in an intimate acoustic setting.

In this episode, Perth indie favourites Littlefair join host Mark Phillips for a unique live music experience that combines conversation, storytelling and exclusive performances.

The format is simple: we sit down with the artist to explore the songs that shaped their musical journey through The Mixtape's signature track categories. Between stories and discussion, Littlefair perform a selection of their own original songs live, alongside stripped-back acoustic cover versions inspired by their Mixtape choices.

The result is a one-of-a-kind session that offers fans a deeper insight into the music, memories and influences behind the artist, all captured in the intimate atmosphere that Sofar Sounds is renowned for.

Featuring:
🎵 Live original performances from Littlefair
🎵 Exclusive acoustic cover versions of their Mixtape selections
🎵 Stories behind the songs that shaped the band

If you love discovering the stories behind the music, this is The Mixtape like you've never heard it before.

Welcome to The Mixtape Live , a special collaboration between The Mixtape and Sofar Sounds, recorded in front of a live audience in an intimate acoustic setting. In…

17/06/2026

New Episode! "Gavin Rossdale: NPR Tiny Desk, Mental Health, Songwriting & Bush's Australian Tour"

Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale joins The Mixtape to discuss the band's upcoming Australian tour with Shinedown, the creative process behind I Beat Loneliness, his approach to mental health and songwriting, and the stripped-back Bush NPR Tiny Desk performance.

Plus Gavin shares the six songs that would make his ultimate mixtape and reflects on the artists who inspired him from David Bowie and The Beatles through to Jane's Addiction and Bring Me The Horizon.

NPR Tiny Desk Concert is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBuHH7WE4yE

Australian Tour Tickets:

www.destroyalllines.com

Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale joins The Mixtape to discuss the band's upcoming Australian tour with Shinedown, the creative process behind I Beat Loneliness , his ap…

14/06/2026

Monday 10am AWST on Radio Fremantle 107.9fm its The Mixtape LIVE! with Littlefair
These live on stage interviews were so much fun to do and Jess was a phenomenal guest! In this very special live event, you'll get 3 live acoustic versions of original Littlefair tracks and Jess does 4 sensational cover versions of Joni Mitchell, Paramore, Bic Runga and Missy Higgins! Of course you'll also hear the mixtape interview as well!!!
If you can't be there as it goes out on air, the listen on demand link is in my bio!!!!

11/06/2026

New Podcast Episode! "Dolce Blue - New Single "Waste Your Time" Auxiliary Records and Collab Tour or Diss!"

This week on The Mixtape, Mark sits down with Veronica from Perth indie outfit Dolce Blue.

Fresh from the release of their new single Waste Your Time and gearing up for the Auxiliary Records Launch Night at The Bird, Veronica joins us to talk about the band's journey, the Perth music scene, and what's next for Dolce Blue.

As always, Veronica builds her perfect Mixtape, sharing the songs that have shaped her life, inspired her creativity, and soundtracked some unforgettable moments.

We also put her through a round of Collab, Tour or Diss, finding out which artists she'd love to collaborate with, hit the road alongside, or politely pass on, before wrapping things up with The Mixtape's Quick Fire Five. From pre-show rituals and dream concert line-ups to career highlights and musical guilty pleasures, you'll get to know the person behind the music.

If you're a fan of discovering great new music, supporting local artists, and hearing the stories behind the songs, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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This week on The Mixtape, Mark sits down with Veronica from Perth indie outfit Dolce Blue. Fresh from the release of their new single Waste Your Time and gearing up…

08/06/2026

This week on Monday's Mixtape, I'm sitting down with Veronica from Perth indie outfit Dolce Blue.

We're lucky enough to be getting AN EXCLUSIVE FIRST PLAY of their new single Waste Your Time and gearing up for the Auxiliary Records Launch Night at The Bird, Veronica joins us to talk about the Perth music scene, and what's next for Dolce Blue.

As always, Veronica builds her perfect Mixtape, sharing the songs that have shaped her life, inspired her creativity, and soundtracked some unforgettable moments.

We also put her through a round of Collab, Tour or Diss, finding out which artists she'd love to collaborate with, hit the road alongside, or politely pass on, before wrapping things up with The Mixtape's Quick Fire Five. From pre-show rituals and dream concert line-ups to career highlights and musical guilty pleasures, you'll get to know the person behind the music.

If you're a fan of discovering great new music, supporting local artists, and hearing the stories behind the songs, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
10am Monday - 107.9 on your FM Dial in Perth. Listen on Demand. LINK IN BIO!

06/06/2026

Here's a taster of what you can expect from the show in the next few weeks........

From Perth's indie scene to international rock icons, the next few weeks on The Mixtape are looking pretty special.

🎵 Veronica from Dolce Blue
🎵 Gavin Rossdale from Bush
🎵 Sarah Cracknell from Saint Etienne
🎵 CJ Pierce from Drowning Pool
🎵 Little Fair – Mixtape Live Acoustic Session
🎵 Peter Cox from Go West
🎵 Captain Sensible from The Damned

Every episode dives into the stories behind the music, the songs that shaped these artists, and of course, the tracks they'd put on their ultimate Mixtape.

Whether you're into indie, alternative, Britpop, hard rock, acoustic folk or classic 80s pop, there's something coming up for you.

Which episode are you most excited for?

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06/06/2026

Joe Hicklin from Big Special just delivered one of the best artist endorsements I've heard all year:

"CMAT is my Taylor Swift."

With CMAT currently making headlines for speaking out against online body-shaming, Joe's comments are a reminder of what should actually be getting the attention — her songwriting, personality and incredible music.

Full Interview Link In Comments

Do you agree with Joe?

05/06/2026

Welcome to Collab, Tour Or Diss!

The rules are simple: I give my guest three artists. They must choose one to collaborate with, one to tour with, and one to diss.

This time, CJ Pierce from Drowning Pool takes on a tough choice between Soil, Led Zeppelin and Snot.

Would you make the same picks? Let me know in the comments.

Watch the full interview with CJ Pierce on The Mixtape Radio Show & Podcast. Full Episode here: https://youtu.be/VEJJ6MWNHjQ

05/06/2026

Fink: Why I Went Home To Cornwall To Make My New Album.

Fink (Fin Greenall) explains why he returned to his home county of Cornwall to record his latest music. From the winding roads and coastal landscapes to the slower pace of life, Cornwall became more than a location—it became part of the creative process.

The new album draws heavily from the environment where it was written and recorded, offering a glimpse into how place can shape songwriting and inspiration.

🎵 Full interview available NOW. Link In Bio